Intern - London, United Kingdom - European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Requisition ID Office Country- United Kingdom- Office City- London- Division- Banking Sectors- Contract Type- Intern- Contract Length- 06 months- Posting End Date- 25/08/2023This internship will be based in London and will commence in
October 2023 for duration of
6 months.

Background

To provide support / participate in the development and administration of the programme under direct and continuous supervision of more senior bankers with a special focus of support to assist in the documentary business of the programme.

The Intern will gain knowledge of EBRD's trade finance activities, working with Financial Institutions in a number of EBRD's Countries of Operation.

Responsibilities

Check, negotiate and approve requests from participating issuing banks and confirming banks to finance specific trade transactions within established limits and approved procedures
Assist in the drafting, negotiating and signing of new agreements, checking of conditions precedents and dealing with general enquiries.

Support more senior bankers in the TFP Team in:

marketing the programme to confirming banks, their clients, risk participants and donors worldwide

- compiling reports to donors and co-financing partners
- implementation of new trade finance projects

Attend meetings with clients with more senior bankers

- write client call reports

Draft specific assigned portions of Bank documents and correspondence
Research, analyse and provide background information on developments on the international trade finance market, market trends, legal developments, etc.

Key Requirements

Good knowledge of trade finance instruments
High customer orientation and strong communication, negotiation and marketing skills
Capable of working under time pressure and meet tight deadlines

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Good relevant degree from a leading university in the country of education
Proven analytical skills demonstrated in previous employment or in degree course work
Excellent written (report writing, correspondence) and verbal communication skills in English and a second language (preferably French, Russian or Arabic).
Computer literate with MS skills

Competencies & Personal Attributes

The individual should be an excellent team player with strong communication, interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as an important component of the job will be to participate in the work of the Team
Ability to meet deadlines while working on a number of projects in parallel
Ability to operate sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues

This job description is not limited to the responsibilities listed and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by business needs.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

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